High Fidelity

High Fidelity book by David Lindsay-Abaire, lyrics by Amanda Green, music by Tom Kitt

(13)
Productions (49)
Musical Comedy
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110 - 120 minutes
10 W, 10 M,  (20-30 actors possible: 10-20 W, 10-20 M)
Content Notes: Adult language and content. High Fidelity music by Tom Kitt lyrics by Amanda Green book by David Lindsay-Abaire based on the novel by Nick Hornby and the Touchstone Pictures film
Set: Interior of a record store, with additional suggested locations.

When Brooklyn record store owner Rob finds himself unexpectedly dumped, his life takes a music-filled turn toward the introspective. Based on the popular novel by Nick Hornby, High Fidelity follows Rob as he struggles to discover how his relationship went awry, and strives to change his life in order to win back his sweetheart Laura. With memorable characters and a rock-and-roll score, this homage to music geek culture explores love, heartbreak, and the power of the perfect soundtrack.

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When Brooklyn record store owner Rob finds himself unexpectedly dumped, his life takes a music-filled turn toward the introspective. Based on the popular novel by Nick Hornby, High Fidelity follows Rob as he struggles to discover how his relationship went awry, and strives to change his life in order to win back his sweetheart Laura. With memorable characters and a rock-and-roll score, this homage to music geek culture explores love, heartbreak, and the power of the perfect soundtrack.

  • Musical Comedy
  • |
  • 110 - 120 minutes
  • 10 W, 10 M,  (20-30 actors possible: 10-20 W, 10-20 M)
  • Content Notes: Adult language and content. High Fidelity music by Tom Kitt lyrics by Amanda Green book by David Lindsay-Abaire based on the novel by Nick Hornby and the Touchstone Pictures film
  • Set: Interior of a record store, with additional suggested locations.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-68069-013-2

Package Details

Production Packages Include

  • 0 librettos (the book and lyrics)
  • 21 Cast Script/Vocal Book
  • 2 Piano/Conductor Book
  • 1
  • 1 orchestral set (optional) including:
    • 1 bass score
    • 1 cello score
    • 1 drums score
    • 1 guitar 1 score
    • 1 guitar 2 score
    • 1 keyboard 2 score
    • 1 violin score
    • 1 trumpet score
    • 1 reed score
  • An Director's Script is also available (sold separately)

Pricing and other details are provided during the order process. Higher quantities of some items may be purchased.

Orchestral Parts

1 bass score
1 cello score
1 drums score
1 guitar 1 score
1 guitar 2 score
1 keyboard 2 score
1 violin score
1 trumpet score
1 reed score

Published Reviews

"...a musical that celebrates the power of pop culture with wit, verve and a killer beat."

Frank Rizzo, Variety

"If you ever rocked out on air-guitar or crooned to your hairbrush in the privacy of your own room -- and who hasn't? -- this show's for you."

Mary Shen Barnidge, Windy City Times

"The score, never dull, pulls influence from genres as divergent as gospel, rap, rock and even the sounds of a sitar make a cameo."

Joseph Erbentraut, Edge

"Throughout, the tunes are lively and the music is loud, raucous and in your face."

Beverly Friend, Chicago Critic

"David Lindsay-Abaire's book is polished and devilishly wry."

David Cote, Time Out New York

"This show's ability to evoke commonality in such disparate groups as rock lovers and musical lovers is as admirable as it is rare."

Matthew Murray, TalkinBroadway.com

Production History

APR 10, 2022 - APR 24, 2022
University of Arizona Department of Theatre ? Arizona Board of Regents
Tucson, Arizona United States
 University of Arizona Department of Theatre ? Arizona Board of Regents Tucson, Arizona United States
MAR 11, 2022 - MAR 20, 2022
Las Positas College
Livermore, California United States
 Las Positas College Livermore, California United States
MAR 04, 2022 - MAR 06, 2022
Ass.Cult. Teatro delle Forchette
Forl�, 0 Italy
 Ass.Cult. Teatro delle Forchette Forl�, 0 Italy
NOV 05, 2021 - NOV 20, 2021
ORiGiN Theatrical (Hills Musical Company - SA)
Stirling, SA Australia
 ORiGiN Theatrical (Hills Musical Company - SA) Stirling, SA Australia
APR 10, 2021 - APR 11, 2021
University of Arizona Department of Theatre ? Arizona Board of Regents
Tucson, AZ United States
 University of Arizona Department of Theatre ? Arizona Board of Regents Tucson, AZ United States
SEP 13, 2019 - SEP 21, 2019
ORiGiN Theatrical (SLAMS Music Theatre Co.)
Studfield, VIC Australia
 ORiGiN Theatrical (SLAMS Music Theatre Co.) Studfield, VIC Australia
JUN 28, 2019 - JUL 13, 2019
ORiGiN Theatrical (Beenkeigh Theatre Group)
Beenleigh, QLD Australia
 ORiGiN Theatrical (Beenkeigh Theatre Group) Beenleigh, QLD Australia
NOV 29, 2018 - DEC 08, 2018
Northeastern IL University Stage Center Theatre
, Illinois United States
 Northeastern IL University Stage Center Theatre , Illinois United States
NOV 28, 2018 - DEC 08, 2018
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL United States
 Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL United States
OCT 04, 2018 - OCT 20, 2018
Haddonfield Plays and Players
Haddonfield, NJ United States
 Haddonfield Plays and Players Haddonfield, NJ United States
MAY 18, 2018 - MAY 26, 2018
Leduc Drama Society
Leduc, AB Canada
 Leduc Drama Society Leduc, AB Canada
MAY 04, 2018 - MAY 20, 2018
Minneapolis Musical Theatre
Rosemount, MN United States
 Minneapolis Musical Theatre Rosemount, MN United States
MAY 04, 2018 - MAY 20, 2018
Minneapolis Musical Theatre
Rosemount, MN United States
 Minneapolis Musical Theatre Rosemount, MN United States
APR 06, 2018 - APR 15, 2018
The Ad Astra Theatre Ensemble
Topeka, KS United States
 The Ad Astra Theatre Ensemble Topeka, KS United States
DEC 08, 2017 - DEC 10, 2017
Saint Francis High School
Mt. View, CA United States
 Saint Francis High School Mt. View, CA United States
DEC 08, 2017 - DEC 10, 2017
Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center
Katy, TX United States
 Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center Katy, TX United States
NOV 18, 2017 - DEC 17, 2017
ORiGiN Theatrical (Neil Gooding Productions)
Northnmead, NSW Australia
 ORiGiN Theatrical (Neil Gooding Productions) Northnmead, NSW Australia
OCT 03, 2017 - JUN 03, 2018
Musical Projekt Oberber E.V.
Gummersbach, Germany
 Musical Projekt Oberber E.V. Gummersbach, Germany
JUL 28, 2017 - JUL 30, 2017
The Majestic Theatre
Derry, NH United States
 The Majestic Theatre Derry, NH United States
MAY 03, 2017 - MAY 19, 2017
The Barn Players
Mission, KS United States
 The Barn Players Mission, KS United States
APR 20, 2017 - APR 30, 2017
Out of the Box Theatre Company
Santa Barbara, CA United States
 Out of the Box Theatre Company Santa Barbara, CA United States
JAN 27, 2017 - MAR 25, 2017
Refuge Theatre Project
Chicago, IL United States
 Refuge Theatre Project Chicago, IL United States
NOV 11, 2016 - NOV 20, 2016
Case Western Reserve University / Department Of Theater / Eldred Theater
Cleveland, OH United States
 Case Western Reserve University / Department Of Theater / Eldred Theater Cleveland, OH United States
FEB 26, 2016 - MAR 12, 2016
Roleystone Theatre Inc
Roleystone, WA Australia
 Roleystone Theatre Inc Roleystone, WA Australia
JAN 29, 2016 - FEB 28, 2016
Refuge Theatre Project
Chicgao, IL United States
 Refuge Theatre Project Chicgao, IL United States
OCT 22, 2015 - NOV 01, 2015
Bradley University
Peoria, IL United States
 Bradley University Peoria, IL United States
MAY 29, 2015 - JUN 14, 2015
Curtis Theatre
Brea, CA United States
 Curtis Theatre Brea, CA United States
APR 23, 2015 - APR 26, 2015
University of Montevallo Theatre Dept.
Montevallo, AL United States
 University of Montevallo Theatre Dept. Montevallo, AL United States
APR 18, 2015 - MAY 04, 2015
District Theatre
Rock Island, IA United States
 District Theatre Rock Island, IA United States
APR 15, 2015 - APR 15, 2015
South Orange County Community College District - Saddleback College Dept. Of Theatre Arts
Mission Viejo, CA United States
 South Orange County Community College District - Saddleback College Dept. Of Theatre Arts Mission Viejo, CA United States
FEB 06, 2015 - FEB 21, 2015
Phoenix Players
Greenway, ACT Australia
 Phoenix Players Greenway, ACT Australia
FEB 06, 2015 - FEB 21, 2015
Phoenix Players
Fyshwick, ACT Australia
 Phoenix Players Fyshwick, ACT Australia
DEC 05, 2014 - DEC 20, 2014
Blank Canvas Theatre
Cleveland, OH United States
 Blank Canvas Theatre Cleveland, OH United States
SEP 11, 2014 - SEP 21, 2014
Pursued By Bear
Prahran, VIC Australia
 Pursued By Bear Prahran, VIC Australia
JUN 13, 2014 - JUN 29, 2014
Slow Burn Theatre Company
Boca Raton, FL United States
 Slow Burn Theatre Company Boca Raton, FL United States
SEP 13, 2013 - SEP 15, 2013
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY United States
 Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY United States
AUG 05, 2012 - JAN 31, 2013
Pegasus Theater- Und Medienverlag
Hamburg, Germany
 Pegasus Theater- Und Medienverlag Hamburg, Germany
MAY 31, 2012 - JUN 23, 2012
New Line Theatre
St. Louis, MO United States
 New Line Theatre St. Louis, MO United States
FEB 14, 2012 - FEB 18, 2012
Theatreworx
Bristol, United Kingdom
 Theatreworx Bristol, United Kingdom
DEC 09, 2011 - DEC 10, 2011
Completely Student Productions
Staten Island, NY United States
 Completely Student Productions Staten Island, NY United States
OCT 14, 2011 - OCT 22, 2011
The University Of The Arts, Brind School
Philadelphia, PA United States
 The University Of The Arts, Brind School Philadelphia, PA United States
SEP 19, 2011 - SEP 19, 2011
Musical Theater Guild
Glendale, CA United States
 Musical Theater Guild Glendale, CA United States
JUL 22, 2011 - AUG 28, 2011
Hunger Artists Theatre
Fullerton, CA United States
 Hunger Artists Theatre Fullerton, CA United States
JUN 16, 2011 - JUN 26, 2011
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre
Clinton, IA United States
 Clinton Area Showboat Theatre Clinton, IA United States
JUN 16, 2010 - JUN 27, 2010
Pegasus GmbH Theater- und Medienverlag
Essen, Germany
 Pegasus GmbH Theater- und Medienverlag Essen, Germany
AUG 08, 2009 - OCT 11, 2009
Route 66 Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
 Route 66 Theatre Chicago, IL United States
JUN 12, 2008 - JUL 05, 2008
New Line Theatre
St. Louis, MO United States
 New Line Theatre St. Louis, MO United States
NOV 20, 2006 - DEC 17, 2006
Imperial Theatre on Broadway
New York, NY United States
 Imperial Theatre on Broadway New York, NY United States
SEP 26, 2006 - OCT 22, 2006
Colonial Theater
Boston, MA United States
 Colonial Theater Boston, MA United States
No upcoming productions.
NOV 18, 2017 - DEC 17, 2017
ORiGiN Theatrical (Neil Gooding Productions)
Northnmead, NSW Australia
 ORiGiN Theatrical (Neil Gooding Productions) Northnmead, NSW Australia
JUN 13, 2014 - JUN 29, 2014
Slow Burn Theatre Company
Boca Raton, FL United States
 Slow Burn Theatre Company Boca Raton, FL United States
AUG 05, 2012 - JAN 31, 2013
Pegasus Theater- Und Medienverlag
Hamburg, Germany
 Pegasus Theater- Und Medienverlag Hamburg, Germany
MAY 31, 2012 - JUN 23, 2012
New Line Theatre
St. Louis, MO United States
 New Line Theatre St. Louis, MO United States
SEP 19, 2011 - SEP 19, 2011
Musical Theater Guild
Glendale, CA United States
 Musical Theater Guild Glendale, CA United States
AUG 08, 2009 - OCT 11, 2009
Route 66 Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
 Route 66 Theatre Chicago, IL United States
JUN 12, 2008 - JUL 05, 2008
New Line Theatre
St. Louis, MO United States
 New Line Theatre St. Louis, MO United States
NOV 20, 2006 - DEC 17, 2006
Imperial Theatre on Broadway
New York, NY United States
 Imperial Theatre on Broadway New York, NY United States
SEP 26, 2006 - OCT 22, 2006
Colonial Theater
Boston, MA United States
 Colonial Theater Boston, MA United States

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